NPP condemns attack on journalist

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has condemned an attack on a journalist by one of its outspoken and popular supporters, Hajia Fati.

In a statement signed by its Acting General Secretary, John Boadu, the party distanced itself from the act.

"We distance ourselves from the act and condemn it unreservedly" the statement said.

The statement assures Ghanaian Journalists that the party respects and cherishes the role of the media as partners in development and does not condone any act intended to suppress Press Freedom. 

The statement further said that no Journalist should feel intimidated and must continue to discharge his or her duties without fear.  

It concludes that the NPP has already begun an internal enquiry into the alleged incident and will also cooperate with other agencies investigating the issue.

BELOW IS THE FULL STATEMENT

The NPP has noted with concern an alleged attack on a journalist by one of its supporters, Hajia Fati.

We distance ourselves from the act and condemn it unreservedly.

The party wishes to assure Ghanaian journalists that, it respects and cherishes the role of the media as partners in development and does not condone any action intended to suppress press freedom.

No journalist should feel intimidated and must continue to discharge his/her duties without fear.

Though the New Patriotic Party has already begun an internal enquiry into the alleged incident, we will also cooperate with other agencies investigating same.

…Signed…
John Boadu
General Secretary (Ag)

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